Seivarden might be an entitled snob and unwilling to admit it, but she had a lot of experience dealing with baby lieutenants who wanted to come across as interesting. Which, granted, was a lot more difficult if you were Radchaai and your senior officer had access to your records.

"I'm sure it's very interesting, whatever it is, but I'm also sure you didn't decide to join me tonight just to play mysterious."

She laughed and topped up both their glasses.